City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — year 2016

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 20, 2016	Enter license agreement with TN for gateway sign project at Rutledge Pike/I-40 R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016	Execute agreement with Brownlee Construction for Caswell Park Storage Building. R-496-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brownlee Construction, Inc. for the Caswell Park Storage Building Project, No. 16A-V-0618, for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016	Rename Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. R-487-2016 — A Resolution renaming Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.(Requested by Councilmember Stair as Chairman of the Public Property Naming Committee and Councilmember Campen) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016	Authorize pilot program for community gardens on city property R-470-2016 — A Resolution to authorize a pilot program to allow community gardens on property owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	6-0-0-3	Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016	License agreement with Clinch River Brewing for patio use of Krutch Park Extension R-469-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with Clinch River Brewing, LLC for use of a portion of the Krutch Park Extension as a patio area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	5-0-0-3	Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016	Authorize agreement with Wilson Construction for First Creek Greenway project R-459-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wilson Construction Group, LLC for construction of the First Creek Greenway - Edgewood Park and Environs Project, for an amount not to exceed $1,227,484.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016	Approve Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,000 for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-164-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016	Apply for and accept US Lacrosse Foundation grant for girls' youth lacrosse team. R-436-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $5,000.00, with no required local match, from the US Lacrosse Foundation to fund development of an inner-city girl’s youth lacrosse team.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016	Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for pipe rehab at Chilhowee Park. R-429-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC in an amount not to exceed $116,060.00 to rehabilitate pipes at Chilhowee Park and Exhibition Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016	Appropriate $1,000 from Parks & Rec for Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon sponsorship. O-157-2016 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence fund and donate same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2016 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 2, 2016	Authorize grant application for trees with TN Dept. of Agriculture. R-390-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016	Accept donation of property at 411 Highland Hills Road for City park R-373-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the property owners of Forest Heights for the donation of a parcel of property located at 411 Highland Hills Road to be used as a City park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Wine & Spirits liquor license R-356-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $10,000 to Great Schools Partnership for community schools O-107-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward West View Elementary and Northwest Middle community schools.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $500 to Knoxville Symphony Society for in-school performances O-108-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $300 to Beaumont Magnet Academy for theater arts equipment O-109-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward equipment for a new theater arts class.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $500 to Bike Walk Tennessee for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-110-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $800 to Beck Cultural Exchange Center for AC unit O-111-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of an air-conditioning unit.(Requested by Councilmembers Stair and Saunders) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $250 to Ijams Nature Center for Meadow Lark Music Festival O-112-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Meadow Lark Music Festival.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-357-2016 — A Resolution to confirm nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 5, 2016	Emergency Ordinance appropriating funds for Challenge Grant Award Program. O-106-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,050.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 5, 2016	Authorize Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement for Lakeshore Park. R-355-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement for the nonprofit corporation known as Lakeshore Park to manage the Lakeshore Park public recreation facility.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 5, 2016	Authorize application for Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge grant. R-354-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Aetna Foundation, American Public Health Association, and National Association of Counties to accept at the minimum a $10,000.00 "Prize" for qualifying as a finalist city in Phase I of the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge, and should Knoxville be selected into Phase II of the challenge, to accept prize money up to $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 5, 2016	Authorize application for KaBoom! grant for play opportunities. R-353-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from KaBoom! to be used to create innovative play opportunities in current non-play areas throughout City infrastructure.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 24, 2016	Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks. R-280-2016 — A Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 24, 2016	Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame. O-70-2016 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 24, 2016	Ordinance to amend City Code regarding merchandising in parks to include food units. O-69-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 20, § 20-62 pertaining to merchandising in City parks and amending such to include Mobile Food Units.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016	Amend agreement with Positively Living, Inc. for CDBG funding R-84-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an Agreement with Positively Living, Inc. to provide an additional $90,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the rehabilitation of its existing building to add five additional units of permanent supportive housing.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Execute quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for property at 320 S. Castle St. R-85-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for one parcel of property located at 320 S. Castle Street, Parcel ID No: 082-EP-033, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $12,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Agreement with A. Morton Thomas & Assoc. for Fort Sanders/Tyson Park study R-86-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $163,650.00 to provide a preliminary engineering study evaluating bicycle and pedestrian connection options between the Fort Sanders neighborhood and Tyson Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Agreement with Design & Construction Services for KAT Kirkwood project R-87-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $127,368.00 for the KAT Kirkwood Bus Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Amend agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect for canine training facility R-90-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to an agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect to increase the contract price by $12,800.00 to provide additional services for development and design of the Police Department's canine training facility.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept DOJ grant for response to OVW crimes R-91-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $450,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Grant Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept ICAC grant for technological assistance R-92-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2016-2017 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $240,000.00, from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Amend contract with K-KC Community Action Committee for Energy Makeover R-93-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract No. C-16-0102 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in support of the Knoxville Extreme Energy Makeover Program, increasing the contract amount payable to the City by $143,760.00 for a new contract total of $213,760.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016	Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous

Dec 20, 2016

Enter license agreement with TN for gateway sign project at Rutledge Pike/I-40 R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 8, 2016

Execute agreement with Brownlee Construction for Caswell Park Storage Building. R-496-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brownlee Construction, Inc. for the Caswell Park Storage Building Project, No. 16A-V-0618, for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Nov 8, 2016

Rename Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. R-487-2016 — A Resolution renaming Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.(Requested by Councilmember Stair as Chairman of the Public Property Naming Committee and Councilmember Campen) Parks & community Item history →